TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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tt_xo

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Congrats to all who got a CMS VI.

I did my WG a little under a month ago, so I think I'm going to assume PFO 🙃
I doubt it will be only one round of video interviews invites sent out given the application deadline is still over a month away, i wouldnt worry about it for now!
 

tt_xo

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has anyone heard from Slaughter and May for summer VS? Getting a little disheartened considering their applications close on 10 December and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis :/
I thought so too but i havent seen many people get an interview for it on TCLA recently. They said that interviews start at the beginning of January on their website so I wouldnt count yourself out yet.
 
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vsapplicant123

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You’re welcome!

Unfortunately, I have no clue.. my application is currently “under review”. I was informed that I will hear back about the outcome closer to the deadline.

When you complete the SST, you will be sent a feedback report which highlights your top three strengths.

I hope you have a nice holiday! :)
Thank you so much! That really helps :) Best of luck with your app going forward!!
 
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Rob93

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How do you guys approach reapplying to firms, especially competency answers? Do you revise your answers, building upon the same examples, or start from scratch?
Imo start from scratch even if you're recycling a good bit of content. Context will have changed, your understanding of your experiences and their significance will have evolved, and your application writing will be better. I rewrite everything when reapplying in the same way I'd write fresh responses to the same question from two different firms.
 

lila122

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If asked a competency STAR question at interview, but it's a repeat of a question from the application form, is it ok to repeat the same example at interview? I would be able to provide different example but they wouldn't be as strong. Interested to know what other peoples approach would be in this situation...
 
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